No, seriously, you should learn to crochet! Just keep in mind, I think the first row is the hardest part. In fact, I read a good-sounding suggestion when learning: have someone else start the first few rows for you. Then you can concentrate on learning the stitch(es), holding your yarn, keeping your tension even, poking your hook in the right place, etc. Once you're comfortable with that, THEN go back and chain something and hook that first row...

oh, that sounds so nice! i wish i had friends to knit along with. (i don't know how to crochet yet, but i hope to learn one of these eons) it must be nice to just relax, chat and learn from each other. :) lisa